Advice and data for US law firms of roughly 5 to 200 attorneys, and for the attorneys and legal professionals who move between them. Hiring advice is for firms, career advice is for attorneys, and market reports are data-led and cite their sources.
Practical advice for hiring partners and firm administrators at US law firms of roughly 5 to 200 attorneys: how to compete for lateral talent, how to assess a candidate's business, and how to work with a recruiter.
View hiring adviceAdvice for attorneys and legal professionals thinking about a move between US law firms: what changes at a smaller firm, and how moving states works for a practicing attorney.
View career adviceData-led reports on legal hiring and compensation, written for firms and attorneys outside the largest firms. Every figure is cited to its source.
View market reportsMost published associate pay data describes the largest firms. Here is what the main survey shows for smaller firms, and what it cannot tell you.
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